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Origin of Wholesale Second-Hand Books
We want to bring to your attention the following notice that we have just been made aware of regarding the Origin of Wholesale...

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Aug 29, 20231 min read
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HMRC announces another extension for CDS exports move
The current plans to move exports from CHIEF to CDS has now been extended till 2024, , after HMRC listened to industry feedback. The...

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Aug 23, 20231 min read
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Are suppliers' declarations sufficient for proving the origin of your export goods?
As an authorised issuing body of UK Certificates of Origin and EUR1s, amongst other documents, the Chamber’s role is also to provide...

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Aug 14, 20235 min read
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World Exhibitions in Autumn and Winter - How customs ready are you?
As exporters get ready to participate in global exhibitions across different sectors, if you are a British Business considering attending...

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Jul 18, 20232 min read
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UK INTERNAL MARKET ENTRY SCHEME UPDATE
The UK Internal Market Scheme is a scheme that will allow traders moving goods from Britain to Northern Ireland to declare that the...

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Jul 4, 20232 min read
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BCC welcomes proposals for new Northern Ireland protocol agreement
Reacting to news of a proposed agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of...

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Feb 27, 20231 min read
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2023 New EU Plastic Packaging Tax, what have we seen so far?
The year 2023 began with high expectations and urgent demands for concerted climate action, a large part of which involves the complex...

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Feb 14, 20233 min read
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Union for Border Force announces next set of February strike dates
On 1st February the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union confirmed that civil service members of the union will be going on strike...

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Feb 14, 20231 min read
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Export Documentation Update – Plain Paper UK Certificates of Origin
Over 40% of Certificates of Origin issued worldwide are now printed on plain paper. As we move into a digital future the Chamber wants to...

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Jan 31, 20232 min read
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Brexit Trade Deal Not Delivering
New data released in December by the British Chambers of Commerce, from a survey of more than 1,168 businesses (92% SMEs), shows...

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Jan 17, 20234 min read
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Have your say! UK Export Finance is asking exporters for feedback on the new application form
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is calling on members and non-members to assist with user research for UK Export Finance’s (UKEF)...

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Jan 17, 20231 min read
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Second-hand clothing rules of origin: Documentation Update
Update on the Origin of Second-Hand (Worn) Clothing The need to clean and fumigate clothing on the rules of origin of second-hand...

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Jan 17, 20231 min read
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Consultations are open on the UK and South Korea new trade deal
On 9th December 2022 – the UK and South Korea started trade talks to negotiate a new trade agreement. The current trade agreement between...

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Jan 17, 20232 min read
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CLOUDY PICTURE FOR UK TRADE AS GOODS EXPORTS FALL AGAIN
Reacting to the ONS Trade figures for October, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “There was a cloudy trade picture in...

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Dec 12, 20223 min read
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FAQ of the week: What are Rules of Origin and how can they benefit my business?
The Rules of origin are the criteria needed to determine the origin of a product in line with the trade preference agreements set out by...

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Nov 29, 20222 min read
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UK Removes Standard Visitor Visa Requirements for Colombia, Peru and Guyana
Last month the UK Government announced that starting from 9th November 2022 citizens of Colombia, Peru and Guyana do not need to apply...

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Nov 29, 20222 min read
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Quoting your first export order? What you need to bear in mind!
Before you start exporting your goods globally, it is very likely that this will start with a quote request from a potential customer...

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Nov 15, 20223 min read
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Incoterms on CDS
What are incoterms? The delivery terms are part of the contractual agreements between seller and buyer. The parties are free to agree...

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Nov 15, 20222 min read
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Am I using the correct Customs Procedure Code (CPC)?
This is one of the most commonly asked questions by Chamber members and customers, so let’s start by explaining what Customs Procedure...

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Nov 15, 20222 min read
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What is the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the world’s largest free trade area which brings together 54 countries part of the...

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Nov 1, 20222 min read
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